Program at a Glance
Day 01
July 31, 2025
08:00 - 08:45
Registration & Breakfast
Participant check-in and morning refreshments
08:45 - 09:15
Opening & Welcome Session
Formal opening remarks and overview of the event agenda
09:15 - 10:00
Researcher Keynote: Dr. Odeshi
Development & Characterization of Advanced Materials for Protection Against Ballistic Impact & Explosive Loading
10:00 - 10:20
Coffee Break
Networking opportunity and visit to the exhibit displays
10:20 - 11:40
Sessions 1 & 2
Session 1: AI and Simulation for Smart Manufacturing
Session 2: New Frontiers in Directed Energy Deposition
11:40 - 13:10
Lunch
Midday meal with opportunities for informal discussion and networking
13:10 - 13:55
Industry Keynote: Kimberley Meszaros
Navigating the Codes & Standards for Additive Manufacturing
13:55 - 14:20
Coffee Break
Networking opportunity and visit to the exhibit displays
14:20 - 15:40
Sessions 3 & 4
Session 3: Robotics and AR in Manufacturing
Session 4: Manufacturing for Specialized Applications
15:40 - 15:50
Break
Short intermission prior to the closing session
15:50 - 18:00
Tours & Demo
Guided tour and live demonstrations at the ADaMS Lab facilities
Day 02
August 1, 2025
09:00 - 09:35
Breakfast
Morning refreshments served prior to sessions
09:35 - 10:20
Research Keynote: Dr. Olanrewaju Ojo
Unlocking Performance: The Critical Role of Post Processing in Additive Manufacturing of Aerospace Superalloys
10:20 - 10:40
Coffee Break
Networking opportunity and visit to the exhibit displays
10:40 - 12:00
Sessions 5 & 6
Session 5: Data-Driven Solutions in Manufacturing
Session 6: Innovations in Polymer Advanced Manufacturing
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch
Midday meal with opportunities for informal discussion and networking
13:00 - 13:45
Industry Keynote: Madison C. Feehan
Space Copy: Technologies for ISRU enabled In-space manufacturing
13:45 - 14:00
Break
Short intermission before the next sessions
14:00 - 15:00
Sessions 7 & 8
Session 7: Space and Aerospace Manufacturing
Session 8: Polymers and Composite Materials
15:00 - 15:20
Coffee Break
Networking opportunity and visit to the exhibit displays
15:20 - 15:40
Award Ceremony
Recognition of outstanding contributions and presentations
15:40 - 15:50
Closing Remark
Summary of key takeaways and concluding the event